10 Words that mean something completely different when you're a lesbian

10 Words that mean something completely different when you're a lesbian

Pass me the chapstick

By Tina Ledger

Published: 2014.07.17 09:38 PM

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1. Gold star

What it actually means: A gold coloured star.

What it means to lesbians: A woman/lesbian who has never had sex with a man.

2. Lipstick

What it actually means: Make-up in a variety of colours and shades applied to the lips.

What it means to lesbians: A feminine lesbian.

3. Chapstick

What it actually means: Transparent gloss or treatment for dry lips.

What it means to lesbians: A soft-butch, i.e: "Justin Bieber is such a soft butch."

4. Bieber

What it actually means: An extremely annoying pop-star.

What it means to lesbians: A lesbian who looks like Justin Bieber.

5. Scissor

What it actually means: An instrument used in many homes and offices to cut material, paper and so forth.

What it means to lesbians: An inappropriate question you are asked by complete strangers: "So, do you scissor?"

6. Closet

What it actually means: Often found in bedrooms. Somewhere to store clothes, shoes and accessories.

What it means to lesbians: A person/lesbian who is not yet open about their sexuality.

7. Pillow princess/queen

What it actually means: The ruler of all pillows.

What it means to lesbians: A lesbian who likes to receive oral sex, but not reciprocate.

8. Top

What it actually means: The highest point/peak.

What it means to lesbians: A woman who prefers to give pleasure and is the most dominant in bedroom.

9. Vanilla

What it actually means: Obtained from vanilla pods and used to flavour foods, such as ice-cream.

What it means to lesbians: Sex without slings, handcuffs and other spicy accoutrements.

10. Sister

What it actually means: A biological sibling with whom you share parent(s).

What it means to lesbians: A straight woman or lesbian friend who you are not sexually attracted to. Usually used in response to constant questioning about whether you fancy a close friend: "Ugh, no. She's like my sister."

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